Most polarizing NFL players of all time (26 images)

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After the latest controversy regarding Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, in which a dozen unnamed teammates ripped him to a New York newspaper, the former Heisman winner was asked point blank on Wednesday why he’s such a polarizing figure.

“That’s hard to answer,” Tebow replied before moving on to another question.

The question got us thinking about which NFL players generated the most extreme reactions during their careers, guys who are both loved and in many cases, hated, with equal fervor by fans. Here’s our ranking of the 25 most polarizing players in NFL history.